Choosing a place to fish: what to consider

What to look for when choosing a place to fish, what factors play a decisive role in finding a successful fishing area: reservoirs, weather, seasonality - read in our article.


For fishing to be successful, it is not enough to purchase good tackle and bait from a fisherman's store . Choosing the best place is an equally important process, which is proposed to learn more about.



Recommendations for choosing a location

Finding suitable places on the river is an easy process, because the fish prefers the bottom with an uneven relief. For fishing to turn into a good catch, special emphasis should be placed on the choice of fishing reels .

You need to look for promising places:

  • nearby steep shores, since there is a difference in depths;
  • on the bends, where the obligatory tandem of a cliff and a shallow;
  • mostly strong fish are found in the area of rifts;
  • pits at the bottom of the river - an area where large fish species live, the dark shade of the water is indicative;
  • in the basin (widening of the channel);
  • in the narrowing of the river channel with slow water movement;
  • spills and bays are great for bottom fishing;
  • algae notify about changes in depth, therefore, there are catchy areas on the border with them;
  • It is not recommended to fish near the snags, but it is worth placing the bottom tackle;
  • in a hole, especially if trees hang over the water.

If all the listed places are especially successful for the river and it is not difficult to find them, the same cannot be said about lakes and ponds. That is why, when looking for a place, it is recommended to pay attention to the abundance of vegetation, and the aquatic flora indicates the depth of the area.

The color of the water and the study of the bottom relief are important. Experienced fishermen claim that the fish likes to swim near irregularities, so they use the method of tapping the bottom with a feeder or spinning rod with a sinker. Often, to find the right place, you have to make 10 or more casts.



Does the weather affect

Temperature conditions, seasons and atmospheric pressure greatly affect the success of fishing. When the indicators change, the nibble changes significantly. Some experts agree that the "prey" is more actively looking for food before a thunderstorm or on rainy days.

Even changes in wind direction can affect fish activity. In especially hot hours, it goes closer to the bottom, so it is more advisable to use bottom gear.

On hot days, representatives of the fauna in stagnant water tend to get closer to the springs, where warm and cold water mixes.

The main thing that should be done upon arrival at the water is to study the area in detail. Any visual information will help here. Take note of the suggested recommendations and check in practice.

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